Job Description
ACADEMY OF MEDICAL &
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES
Position Title Position ID Sector
Community Health Partner 21-08-10008 Administration, Management
Reports to Employment Type Location
Manager, Community Health Full-Time, Non-
Exempt
Brooklyn, NY (Sunset Park)
About AMPHS
Academy of Medical & Public Health Services (AMPHS) is a Brooklyn-based, nonprofit organization dedicated
to eliminating barriers to accessing healthcare for immigrants and other underserved communities in NYC.
Every year, we proudly serve and connect more than 10,000 New Yorkers to healthcare systems. For more
information, please visit www.amphsonline.org or follow our work at www.facebook.com/AMPHS.NYC.
Position Description
We are seeking three multilingual speakers of Chinese, Spanish and Arabic to serve as Community Health
Partners (CHP) and provide education, case management support, and outreach across AMPHS’ health, social
service, and education programs, creating a streamlined care model across programs. The CHP helps families
understand and access community services and resources, while guiding them to adopt healthy behaviors. They
support our clinicians, social workers, and program managers by providing an integrated support system that
addresses the social determinants of health affecting the local community, which can range from access to care
to advocacy and education about immigrant rights. Special projects that Community Health Partners will be
engaged in includes: Excluded Workers Fund applications, Know Your Rights workshops, and Redistricting
Outreach.
The CHW will report directly to the Manager of Community Health; AMPHS’ Manager of Community
Engagement and Social Worker and will also provide individual supervision and support as needed.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide culturally-sensitive outreach and education on public health, social justice, immigrant and
healthcare rights, and public benefits topics and for AMPHS’ health and immigrant service programs
Provide interpretation, follow-up, and case management for health and social services
Enhance civic engagement through awareness-building programming, presentations, and
Develop and maintain relationships with neighborhood stakeholders
Build rapport with community members and provide ongoing follow-up, support, and advocacy.
Assist with written translation of social service materials and other program literature, as needed.
Document all case notes in case management database within 24 hours after contact.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preference given to candidates with a bachelor’s diploma or higher.
Prior case management, outreach, canvassing, or organizing experience preferred.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to listen well, speak articulately in a public setting
and use language appropriately.
Written and oral fluency in Spanish and English, Chinese and English, and/or Arabic and English
required.
Community Health Partner
Job Description
ACADEMY OF MEDICAL &
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES
Experience working in a multicultural setting.
Strong knowledge of Sunset Park and/or South Brooklyn area through prior experience living or working
in the neighborhood.
Knowledge of some medical terminology preferred, but not required.
Basic computer skills and knowledge in Microsoft Office.
Time Commitment:
This is a full-time position, with occasional weekend and evening hours.
Compensation:
Annual Salary Range: $38,000 – $42,000, commensurate with experience.
AMPHS’ compensation package includes health insurance stipends, professional development
opportunities, and time-off. There are opportunities to learn from industry experts to help you advance in
the field of public health, health and education policy, immigration and nonprofit administration.
To Apply
Please submit a copy of your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Applications
will be reviewed on a rolling first-come, first-serve basis.
Equal Opportunity Employer
AMPHS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender,
gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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